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Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms
The world’s oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21°C.
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‘A war zone’: Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes
Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.
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Iran war live: ‘Positive progress’ as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks
Tehran says a 'communication channel' will be established with Washington to report and discuss breaches of the MoU.
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Belgium stage 3–2 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16
Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle.
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US judge sides with NAACP over proposed mail-in ballot restrictions
President Trump has sought to limit mail-in voting and has ordered his administration to impose limits on the practice.
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Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt
Russian daredevils Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau are seen as ambassadors for 'rooftopping', a climbing sport.
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Iran football team welcomed home after World Cup exit
Iran’s football team has landed back in Tehran after their World Cup
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E Jean Carroll demands Donald Trump pay $5.8m in damages from 2019 case
Carroll's lawyers have asked for an expedited resolution to the payment question after US Supreme Court declines appeal.
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State of emergency: Bolivia’s currency plummets as anger simmers
Bolivia’s President Paz declared a state of emergency after 50 days of protests against his policies.
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Russian couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
Two Russian climbers scaled New York’s Empire State Building on Wednesday as part of a death-defying marriage proposal.
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Iran to open ‘communication channel’ on MoU with US after talks in Qatar
Iran's Deputy FM Gharibabadi also says part of $6bn in frozen assets would be used to buy goods that Tehran needs.
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LIVE: USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as USA play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 knockout stage in San Francisco.